REVIEWS: Adidas from Sun & Sand Sports

Adidas have all bases covered when it comes to sports wear and Sun & Sand Sports have all their latest offerings for the fitness fanatics in the UAE to enjoy.

Be it their training pants, Ultraboost shoe or all-purpose backpack, every sporting need is well taken care of with no compromise on looks, comfort and fitting.

There is a wide range of shades and materials to chose from, so you can sweat it out in just the right outfit that suits your body and style. Also, it’s attractively priced so you are sure to get the best value for your money.

Former NBA coach George Karl doesn’t hold back in this memoir in which he reflects on his life both on and off the court. Worthwhile topics include his relationsihps with star players and his relationship with his son.

George Karl.

The Cyclist Who Went Out in the Cold: Adventures Riding the Iron CurtainPrice: Dh70Where to buy: Amazon.

Tim Moore tackles the 9,000km route of the old Iron Curtain on his tiny-wheeled, two-geared East German shopping bike. The journey and Moore’s telling are compelling.

Tim Moore.

FILMS

Break PointPrice: Dh36Where to buy: Amazon.

In this tennis comedy, two estranged brothers reunite to make an improbable run at a grand slam tournament. While the tennis isn’t the most well done, the laughs and jokes are enough to give this movie credence as fun entertainment.

Remember the TitansPrice: Dh36Where to buy: Amazon.

A gripping film based on the true story of AfricanAmerican coach Herman Boone (played by Denzel Washington), who attempts to integrate his American football team in Virginia in the 1970s and finds success doing so.

GAMES

Pro Basketball Manager 2017Price: Dh56Where to buy: Steam.

If you’ve ever enjoyed the Football Manager series and are also a fan of basketball, you’ll be all over this simulation which gives you full control of a team and countless options on how to shape your franchise.

APPS

UFCPrice: FreeWhere to buy: Apple Store and Google Play

The ultimate tool to keep track of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Get news and updates, as well as exclusive video and access to the world’s biggest fight library, featuring UFC events and more.

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Tried and Tested: Nike’s Hypervenom 3

Al Ain striker Omar Abdulrahman debuted Nike’s new Hypervenom 3 in the Boss’ 3-1 defeat to Al Jazira at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in the Garden City last Monday, showcasing the much-anticipated new iteration of the football boots.

“Nike’s new Hypervenom 3 is very cool. When I tried it for the first time I felt I was able to cut, strike and finish swiftly and naturally. I feel confident wearing it and excited to play in it on pitch for the first time this week,” says the UAE international superstar.

Designed to do two things above all else – cut and strike – the Hypervenom underwent a radical makeover that includes a shift to Flyknit and the introduction of a new plate. “This is a finisher’s boot,” explains Max Blau, vice president of Nike Football Footwear.

“Every component of this boot was built for goals.”

The emphasis on scoring is most evident in the strike zone of the boot, which contains multi-layered Poron foam pods integrated into a Flyknit upper.

The pods are rate dependent, creating a dampening soft touch at low velocity contact, but activating rigidity when striking the ball with high velocity to create a firm launching pad for a true strike. The pods in the strike zone are 2mm thick.

The visible texture built into the rest of the Flyknit upper is hollow, flexible, and designed to enhance touch. The texture is also a nod to the scaly upper of the original Hypervenom boot launched in 2013.

Omar Abdulrahman (credit: NikeFootballME Facebook)

“We wanted a softened, flexible upper on Hypervenom 3 and knew Flyknit was the best way to achieve this,” explains the boot’s designer, Dylan Van Atta.

“By designing down to the pixel, we’re able to bond the texture only where necessary to keep it supple for comfort and touch.”

To provide a customised fit, Hypervenom 3 leverages three metres of Nike Flywire cables (the previous Hypervenom had one metre) within floating channels that can be adjusted to preference via the lateral lacing system.

This enables the player to fine-tune the fit at each loop for more precise lock-in to support lateral cuts. Further lateral stability comes from Hypervenom 3’s new Dynamic Fit Collar, which features a redesigned agility cuff.

“The prominent bones in your ankle are offset by up to 10mm and Hypervenom 3 mirrors this,” says Van Atta. “Lateral cutting can subject ankles to an extreme angle and this boot was designed with that in mind.”

For players who prefer a low-cut boot, Hypervenom 3 is Nike Football’s first boot to feature Flyknit in a low-cut version. Hypervenom 3 is also the first Nike Football boot to feature the entirely new, HyperReactive plate that combines a flexible Pebax material in the forefoot with a sturdier nylon material for support.

“The Hyper-Reactive plate has been in development for six years,” states Van Atta. “We drew inspiration from Nike Free to create a more flexible forefoot that stays in contact with the ground while the heel is lifted for sharp cuts.”

Internal traction has also been taken into consideration with a Nike Grip sockliner that helps limit shifting of the foot within the boot. At 196g, Hypervenom 3 is 17 per cent lighter than its predecessor.

“We crafted over 200 prototypes before achieving just the right balance for what players are trying to achieve,” concludes Blau.

We rate it: 9 out of 10: This is what cutting-edge technology is all about. Style, comfort and performance all rolled into one excellent footwear.

Where to Buy: Available on Nike. com and in Nike stores across the Gulf region.

Price: Dh1,399

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